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55 Caddy Gas/tail lamp

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by 5Belair7, Jun 1, 2011.

  1. 5Belair7
    Joined: Apr 21, 2009
    Posts: 46

    5Belair7
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    I just purchased a 55 Caddy Sedan and the left tail light ***embly that snaps down over the gas cap will not latch. :(
    I think there may be something missing in the mechanism. Does anyone have a 55 they can snap a picture of for me for reference?

    The lamp wont snap down into place. The reflector push ****on works freely but I cant determine what if anything is missing or broken.

    Thanks!
     
  2. Double Caddy
    Joined: Feb 2, 2009
    Posts: 689

    Double Caddy
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    from virginia

    On my 53 Cadillac series 62 on the lens side there is a spring loaded clip that holds the light down into place and when the ****on is pushed it releases it. I am goung to a friends house tonight, his dad has a 58 and I will see if it has the same type of mechanisim.
     
  3. Hey 5belair7 snap a pic of what you have and we could point out what if anything is missing. I work in West Chester Pa and have both my 55 Caddy's down near Oxford Pa at a buds house if you need reference or help
     
  4. '54Caddy
    Joined: Sep 11, 2009
    Posts: 985

    '54Caddy
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    I can check my 54 tonight and snap a picture after work. Same tail light as the 55
     
  5. 5Belair7
    Joined: Apr 21, 2009
    Posts: 46

    5Belair7
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    Thanks for the input guys...greatly appreciated....Here is what I have....
     

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  6. Looks like you have all the bits. Probably needs adjusting. If you need help email me hoboy56@yahoo.com and I can lend a hand if needed. Nice car by the way
     

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